The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop a “holy wasting” (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ.

A Seven Sisters group begins when at least seven women respond to a call to the mission of the apostolate.  If more than seven women desire to pray in this manner, a core group of seven should be designated while others may substitute or provide additional hours of prayer.  The coordinator of a group is known as the Anchoress.  

The initial recipient of a Seven Sisters group should be their parish pastor.  After the pastor has a committed group, subsequent groups may be formed for others, such as the parochial vicar, a retired priest, a priest serving in a non-parish assignment, or a bishop.

The group’s intention is directed towards the office of the shepherd more than the individual.  In other words, the group prays for the priest until he is reassigned, at which time his successor becomes the recipient of those prayers.  This helps us to guard against an undue attachment to a certain priest.

Each member commits to a Holy Hour on a distinct day of the week, thus covering a complete week.  The commitment is to that day; the Seven Sister may pray at any time on that day.  If she is unable to offer her Holy Hour, she is to secure a substitute, explaining the Apostolate’s mission.  The substitute need not be a woman.  If unable to arrange a substitute, the member should contact the Anchoress for assistance.

For more information, contact Lia Fry at kenandlia(at)aol.com or Ruth Karbach at ruthnbud(at)mac.com.

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